Applies to

In Adobe Audition, the Metadata panel provides BWF, ID3,
and RIFF tabs that let you quickly access this common audio metadata.
The XMP tab provides the same information, combined with a longer
list of metadata common to Adobe video applications. (For example,
the Display Title field on the RIFF tab corresponds to the Title
field in the Dublin Core section of the XMP tab.)

Note:

To preserve metadata when you save files,
select Include Markers and Other Metadata in the Save or Export
dialog box.

The BWF tab applies to Broadcast Wave files, which let you specify a time offset for playback, as well as standard descriptive metadata. To include Broadcast Wave metadata in a file, you must save in WAV format; see Save audio files. To insert a Broadcast Wave file in the Multitrack Editor, see Spot-insert a Broadcast Wave file into a session.

The ID3 and RIFF tabs apply to mp3 and radio industry metadata, respectively.

About the Metadata panel and XMP

To streamline your workflow and organize your
files, use XMP metadata. Metadata is a set of descriptive
information about a file. Video and audio files automatically include
basic metadata properties, such as date, duration, and file type.
You can add details with properties such as location, director,
copyright, and much more.

With the Metadata panel, you can share this information about
assets throughout Adobe video and audio applications. Unlike conventional
clip properties, which are limited to only one application’s Project
or Files panel, metadata properties are embedded in source files,
so the data automatically appears in other applications. This sharing
of metadata lets you quickly track and manage video assets as they
move through your production workflow.

Note:

Properties in the Metadata panel also appear in Adobe Bridge,
providing additional details that help you quickly browse assets.

About schemas and properties

A metadata schema is a collection of properties specific to a given workflow. The Dynamic Media schema, for example, includes properties like Scene and Shot Location that are ideal for digital video projects. Exif schemas, by contrast, include properties tailored to digital photography, like Exposure Time and Aperture Value. More general properties, like Date and Title, appear in the Dublin Core schema. To display different properties, see Show or hide metadata.

For information about a specific schema and property,
hover the pointer over it in the Metadata panel. For most items,
a tool tip appears with details.

About the XMP standard

Adobe applications store metadata using the Extensible
Metadata Platform (XMP). XMP is built on XML, which facilitates
the exchange of metadata across a variety of applications and publishing
workflows. Metadata in most other formats (such as Exif, GPS, and
TIFF) automatically transfers to XMP so you can more easily view
and manage it.

In most cases, XMP metadata is stored directly in source files.
If a particular file format doesn’t support XMP, however, metadata
is stored in a separate sidecar file.